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02-25-2001, 09:29 PM
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When referring to horse power, I hear all these terms.
What's the difference between HP, BHP, WHP and PS?
Will the new Civic Type R (fixed-up) be faster than the S2000?
What's the difference between HP, BHP, WHP and PS?
Will the new Civic Type R (fixed-up) be faster than the S2000?
02-26-2001, 07:47 AM
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S2K Fan-
HP- horsepower.
BHP- brake horsepower- measured at the flywheel.
WHP- wheel horsepower- street lingo. I've never seen the term "WHP" used in a technical race journal. Not an accurate gauge of power, too many variables to consider- +/- 5-10 BHP readings on a dynojet chassis dynometer due to different tiedown methods are not uncommon.
PS- metric horsepower.
There are many books on the subject available at bookstores around the country. I suggest you look them up to get a beter understanding of how horsepower and torque interact and what is important to you.
HP- horsepower.
BHP- brake horsepower- measured at the flywheel.
WHP- wheel horsepower- street lingo. I've never seen the term "WHP" used in a technical race journal. Not an accurate gauge of power, too many variables to consider- +/- 5-10 BHP readings on a dynojet chassis dynometer due to different tiedown methods are not uncommon.
PS- metric horsepower.
There are many books on the subject available at bookstores around the country. I suggest you look them up to get a beter understanding of how horsepower and torque interact and what is important to you.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by GTRPower
[B]S2K Fan-
HP- horsepower.
BHP- brake horsepower- measured at the flywheel.
WHP- wheel horsepower- street lingo.
[B]S2K Fan-
HP- horsepower.
BHP- brake horsepower- measured at the flywheel.
WHP- wheel horsepower- street lingo.
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